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One in three people carry a brain parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, yet most never get sick. Scientists just discovered why: your immune cells have a built-in self-destruct switch that takes the invader down with them.
Researchers discovered how a deadly parasite evades the immune system using a "molecular shredder," solving a puzzle that stumped scientists for four decades. The breakthrough opens new pathways for treating sleeping sickness, which affects communities across sub-Saharan Africa.
A researcher sorting through old spider specimens in Brazil spotted what looked like a pearl necklace on a tiny spider. It turned out to be a brand new parasite species that had been sitting unnoticed in the collection for years.
Researchers discovered that malaria parasites contain tiny spinning crystals powered by the same chemical reaction used in rocket engines. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments and inspire advances in microscopic robotics.
When a flesh-eating parasite returned to US farms after 60 years, animal health companies quickly repurposed existing medications to protect livestock. While officials work on a permanent solution, these emergency treatments are giving farmers hope and buying precious time.
Scientists discovered that malaria parasites contain spinning crystals powered by the same chemical reaction used in spacecraft engines. This breakthrough could lead to new life-saving drugs and inspire innovations in microscopic robotics.
A company known for bringing back extinct animals is now using its genetic tools to eliminate a dangerous flesh-eating parasite while banking the DNA of every endangered species in America. The dual mission could protect both livestock and wildlife for generations.
Scientists in Ecuador discovered a spider that perfectly mimics a parasitic fungus, fooling even researchers at first glance. This first-of-its-kind discovery shows nature's creativity and highlights how citizen scientists are helping unlock rainforest secrets.
A newly approved topical solution gives U.S. cattle producers their first effective tool to prevent and treat New World screwworm infestations that threaten the agricultural industry. The pour-on treatment also controls cattle fever tick, offering ranchers multiple protections in one application.
After 60 years, a dangerous livestock parasite returned to Texas, but scientists are fighting back with a brilliant solution that's already worked before. They're releasing hundreds of millions of sterile flies to stop the outbreak without chemicals or harm to the environment.
Losing the ability to make our own vitamin C wasn't a random evolutionary accident. New research shows it became a secret weapon against deadly parasites.
Scientists have cracked a major puzzle in malaria prevention using mRNA vaccine technology to overcome a natural barrier that weakened previous vaccines. The breakthrough could transform protection against a disease that still causes hundreds of millions of infections each year.
Researchers in Ecuador discovered a spider that perfectly disguises itself as a deadly fungus that infects spiders. The find shows nature's creativity and highlights how citizen scientists are helping discover hidden wonders in rainforests.
A flea medication just got emergency approval to save pets from deadly screwworm infestations that have recently reappeared in the U.S. The treatment works in hours and could protect thousands of animals as cases emerge in Texas and New Mexico.
Scientists discovered that deer keds intentionally dim their own eyesight after finding a host, trading sharp vision for energy to fuel reproduction. This remarkable adaptation shows how parasites optimize their bodies for dramatically different lifestyles.
A devastating parasitic disease that once infected 3.5 million people annually is down to just 10 human cases worldwide. Guinea worm is on track to become only the second human disease ever eradicated, after smallpox.
Scientists have discovered a protein that malaria parasites absolutely need to survive, opening the door to new treatments that could stop the disease without harming patients. When researchers switched off this protein in lab tests, the parasites couldn't multiply or spread.
Scientists discovered that tiny parasitic worms in decades-old canned salmon are actually good news for our oceans. Rising parasite levels in some species suggest marine ecosystems are bouncing back stronger than ever.
Researchers in India discovered why malaria parasites survive treatment in some patients, finding that young blood cells create a protective shield that helps parasites resist drugs. The breakthrough could help millions facing persistent infections worldwide.
When Nicole Isaacs saw a dolphin bleeding from parasites off the Los Angeles coast, she jumped in despite being pregnant. The dolphin rolled over and held still, seemingly understanding she was there to help.
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